New research shows folic acid in grains has reduced birth defects
6th Sep 2005, 04:52 GMT
Folic acid fortification of grain foods has produced a one-third decline in serious birth defects of the brain and spine, but the March of Dimes urged federal officials to help spare a greater number of babies from these devastating conditions by requiring 350 micrograms of the B vitamin per 100 grams of grain.
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